Business
Mahama directs reversal of Foreign Ministry land deals – Ablakwa
According to Ablakwa, this decision aims to protect government-owned properties and prevent unauthorized takeovers of public land.
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General
Foreign Affairs Ministry says it is probing alleged possession of Ghanaian passports by foreigners in Gulf States
In a statement on Friday, MoFA said it had been prompted by circulated videos on social media regarding the matter.
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Business
Foreign Ministry urges Embassies to improve visa application conditions
This directive follows numerous public complaints about the difficulties Ghanaian citizens face when applying for visas at foreign missions.
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Europe
Ukraine war: Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner sentenced to death
The court, which is not internationally recognized, is in the pro-Russian so-called Donetsk People's Republic.
BBC
Business
Over-the-counter dollar withdrawal rules remain unchanged-BoG
In an official notice dated May 15, 2025, and signed by the Bank’s Secretary, Sandra Thompson, the central bank reaffirmed that no new rules have been introduced restricting access to funds in foreign currency accounts.
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Crime
Ghana adopts new policy: Foreign criminals to be deported, not prosecuted-Interior Minister
During an official visit to the Ashanti Regional Police Command in Kumasi on Friday, April 4, 2025, the minister highlighted the government's concern over the environmental and cyber threats posed by foreign offenders. He cited illegal mini...
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Europe
Russia hits back at Western sanctions with export bans
Russia's action is in retaliation to sanctions imposed by the US and EU against the the country for invading Ukraine.
BBC
Others
Yendi MP insists US deportee deal must go before Parliament
His position contrasts with that of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who recently clarified that the MoU does not need immediate parliamentary approval, stressing it is not a treaty but an executive-level arrangemen...
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Business
Ghana’s embassy in Washington to resume operations after fraud probe
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on May 27, confirmed that a new leadership team headed by an experienced diplomat has been assigned to steer the mission.
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Business
Check out the categories of recalled diplomatic and service passports by government
This directive, initiated by the Office of the President, seeks to align with updated eligibility requirements and maintain the integrity of these official travel documents.
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Africa
Why South Africa regrets its liberal post-apartheid asylum laws
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced plans to toughen asylum and immigration laws in a move that will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals
BBC
Europe
China accused of operating 'secret police stations' in the Netherlands
The "police stations" allegedly claim to offer diplomatic assistance to Chinese nationals but have not been registered with the Dutch government.
Euronews
Business
IEA Chairman calls for mining leases to prioritise local companies
Speaking at a media engagement in Accra, Dr. Mensa argued that decades of foreign dominance in the mining sector have left Ghana with little to show for its vast mineral wealth.
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Business
BoG issues fresh guidelines on use of LOC in cross-border trade
In a public notice dated 22 December 2025, the central bank spelt out exactly who is required – and who is not permitted – to generate an LOC under the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), following growing confusion among exporter...
Richard Osei Boateng
Business
UBA Ghana's forex licence suspended over regulatory violations
In a statement released on Thursday, the central bank explained that the action was taken under Section 11(2) of the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723), after uncovering what it described as “multiple breaches of foreign exchange market r...
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Business
BoG blacklists 10 foreign money transfer firms over regulatory breach
In a statement released on June 27, 2025, the central bank named the unlicensed operators as Ace Money Transfer, Remit Union, Remit Home, Roze Remit, Monty Global, Nairagram, I-Transfer, Hurupay, Eversend, and Izi Send.
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US
U.S. Justice Department revises foreign bribery enforcement approach
n a detailed memo, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche outlined that the new approach will concentrate on misconduct that undermines U.S. companies’ ability to compete with foreign rivals, involves critical infrastructure, and is linked to...
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Business
BoG suspends forex trading licences of GTBank and FBNBank
The suspension is also in accordance with section 11 (2) of the Foreign Exchange Act 2006, (Act 723).
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Courts
Court of Appeal reverses High Court refusal to Enforce the Award of Federation of Cocoa Commerce
The decision of the Court of Appeal in this matter re-affirms the principles engraved in section 59 of the ADR 2010 Act 798, thereby giving force to the provisions on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral awards. By this decision,...
By Bakhita M. Koblavie and Dennis Adjei Dwomoh
Business
Jonah Capital accuses Nigeria’s company registrar of “corporate theft” in $50m share dispute
The row surfaced publicly after Ghanaian business magnate Sir Sam Jonah petitioned Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, seeking diplomatic intervention.
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